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Black Midwives Are Suing Southern States, Claiming Regulations Make It Harder to Help Patients

Black midwives in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi are challenging state laws that require physician collaboration agreements and other restrictions they say limit access to maternity care, particularly for Black women and people in rural communities. NCSH member, the American College of Nurse-Midwives, is featured.

Psychology Today

When Orgasms Don’t Feel Good

A new study found that orgasms aren’t always positive experiences and pressure to have sex or orgasm can diminish pleasure and satisfaction. Justin Lehmiller, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, authored this article.

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How to Clean Up Before Sex, According to Experts

Sex experts say many people are overly concerned about pre-sex hygiene, particularly around anal sex and body odor, and that aggressive cleaning routines can sometimes do more harm than good. NCSH arranged interviews with Allison Kent and Rachel Needle.